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Kirill Marchenko • RW • Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Returns From Four-Game Absence

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (knee) has been cleared for action and will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. He will return to the top six and work on the first power-play unit. After putting together a 12-game point streak, Marchenko has gone scoreless in each of his last three appearances. Nonetheless, he continues to be Columbus' highest-scoring forward, boasting 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) through 22 appearances. Marchenko has finished four straight outings without a point only twice in 2025.

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Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Expected to Play Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday versus the Detroit Red Wings, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Monahan has been banged up this season and left Monday's 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils in the third period. He scored two of Columbus' goals, marking his first multi-point night of the season. Overall, Monahan has posted five goals and 13 points in 26 games. It has been a tough campaign for Monahan, but he has a chance to light the lamp in a third consecutive game on Thursday night.

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Boone Jenner • C • Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner Close to Returning

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper body) is on the cusp of returning to the lineup, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. The Blue Jackets captain has missed nine games with an upper-body injury. On Sunday, Jenner was back at practice, and the team now wants him to be involved in just a couple more skates before inserting the veteran back into the lineup. Jenner averages nearly two hits per game and has posted 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 16 appearances. Columbus starts a four-game week on Monday against the New Jersey Devils.

3 days ago

Kirill Marchenko • RW • Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Misses Third Straight Game

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (upper body) will be on the shelf for a third consecutive game on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. An upper-body injury has paused Marchenko's season after he posted a team-high 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 22 games. In Marchenko's absence, Kent Johnson will head out on the top line Friday night. A spot next to Dmitri Voronkov and Adam Fantilli boosts Johnson's fantasy value, although he has been having a torrid time this season. The 22-year-old has finished 14 of his last 15 appearances scoreless, recording five points (two goals, three assists) in 23 games for the campaign.

6 days ago

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Escapes Serious Injury, May Play Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) could remain in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The star blue-liner suffered an upper-body injury in Monday's loss to the Washington Capitals. However, the issue appears to be minor, which is great news for fantasy managers and the Blue Jackets. Only recently, Werenski produced a three-assist performance against the Maple Leafs in a 3-2 overtime win. He has tallied 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 23 games overall, ranking behind only Cale Makar (29) and Josh Morrissey (22) among defensemen in scoring.

Nov 26

Mathieu Olivier • RW • Blue Jackets

Mathieu Olivier Sustains Upper-Body Injury Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (upper body) left Monday's matchup against the Washington Capitals after logging only 4:49 of ice time. He sustained an upper-body injury in the first period. Olivier ranks just outside the top 10 in hits this season with 71. Across 23 games, he has also chipped in offensively, producing three goals and six assists. The Blue Jackets lost Kirill Marchenko (upper body) ahead of Monday's game and might now be without another top-nine piece on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nov 25

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Hurt Against Capitals

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) may have to spend some time on the sidelines after getting hurt in Monday's loss to the Washington Capitals. He missed the final period of play due to an upper-body injury. Werenski is having a huge year with the Blue Jackets, boasting 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists), 89 shots, and 33 blocks through 23 outings. Only two defensemen in the league have scored more points. If Werenski were to miss time, players like Ivan Provorov, Damon Severson, and Denton Mateychuk would receive more usage on the Columbus blue line.

Nov 25

Kirill Marchenko • RW • Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Out Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's encounter with the Washington Capitals. He left the morning skate with an injury and won't be in the Blue Jackets lineup for the first time this season. Despite going scoreless in the past three games, Marchenko leads Columbus with 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 22 games. With him out, Yegor Chinakhov will get an opportunity to impress on the first line. Chinakhov has recorded only four points (two goals, two assists) in 16 games. However, his ice time has been limited to 10:08 per game. He has the ability to make a big impact with increased usage.

Nov 24

Adam Fantilli • C • Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli Leads Blue Jackets to Victory in Toronto

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli had a three-point game on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, lifting his team to a 3-2 overtime victory on the road. Fantilli produced two goals and one assist, including the game-winning tally in overtime. He had a great sidekick in Zach Werenski, who recorded assists on all three Columbus goals. After a slow start to the month, Fantilli has picked up a lot of momentum in recent weeks, posting three multi-point efforts across his last eight outings. The 21-year-old sits on eight goals and 16 points through 21 games overall. Six of Fantilli's goals have come in his past seven games.

Nov 21

Boone Jenner • C • Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner Out Long-Term With Upper-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper body) will be out for an extended period. After being hurt on Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken, Jenner will exit the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers, and it's unclear when he can return to action. Losing their captain is a bitter blow for the Blue Jackets, as Jenner impacts the game in many areas. He has recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 30 hits in 16 contests this season. In Jenner's absence, Luca Del Bel Belluz will be given an opportunity to play on the first line against Edmonton. Although Del Bel Belluz has had a limited role on the team this season, the 22-year-old has demonstrated potential by scoring nine points (three goals and six assists) in 19 career appearances.

Nov 14

Boone Jenner • C • Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner Exits Win With Upper-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper body) left Tuesday's 2-1 shootout win against the Seattle Kraken in the second period. Initially, the team announced that Jenner was questionable to return, but he ended up sitting out the rest of the game. Considering there was a chance Jenner might return, his injury may only be minor, and the veteran forward could make a quick return. In his 13th NHL season, Jenner has recorded three goals and 10 points, along with 30 hits, in 16 games. Ahead of Tuesday's action, he had averaged a point per game across his last four outings.

Nov 12

Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan a Game-Time Decision Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's clash against the Vancouver Canucks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Fortunately, Monahan avoided a serious injury on Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames. After an extremely slow start to the campaign, Monahan has picked up form lately, posting six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games. He finished scoreless in each of his first five outings of the season. If he's cleared to play, Monahan is expected to be joined by Miles Wood and Kent Johnson on the top line on Saturday night.

Nov 8

Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Injured in Wednesday's Loss

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan sustained an undisclosed injury on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. He exited the action in the second period following a hit by Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Ahead of the contest, Monahan was enjoying a good scoring spell, amassing one goal and five assists over a seven-game stretch. He had a five-game pointless start to the season. If Monahan misses time, the team will likely shift either Boone Jenner or Cole Sillinger to center. Meanwhile, Yegor Chinakhov, who has been a regular healthy scratch this season, could get an opportunity to join the lineup.

Nov 6

Denton Mateychuk • D • Blue Jackets

Denton Mateychuk Out on Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. The young blue-liner is dealing with an undisclosed health issue and hasn't been practicing. Mateychuk has done well during his sophomore campaign, recording five points (three goals, two assists), 16 shots, 21 blocks, and 10 hits in 12 games. He is traveling with the team, so it's possible Mateychuk can return to action on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. On Wednesday, the Columbus defense also remains without Erik Gudbranson (hip), giving Dysin Mayo and Jake Christiansen a chance to play. They will form the third defensive pairing and won't have fantasy value.

Nov 5

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Enjoys Second Consecutive Multi-Point Night

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski contributed a goal and assist in a dominant 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. He fired in Columbus' second goal and collected a helper on Cole Sillinger's game-winning goal. This marks Werenski's second consecutive multi-point game, bringing his career total to 82, which ties him with Boone Jenner for the second-most in franchise history. Rick Nash holds the record with 137 multi-point games. It's been a strong start to the season for Werenski, who has registered eight points (three goals, five assists) in 10 games, along with 36 shots, 17 blocks, and a plus-nine rating.

Oct 30

Charlie Coyle • C • Blue Jackets

Charlie Coyle Sets Up Four Goals Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle had an incredible outing against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, racking up four assists in a 6-3 victory. He set a record as the third player in Blue Jackets history to post four primary assists in a game, and the first to do so in eight years. Coyle's linemates, Mathieu Olivier and Cole Sillinger, fully capitalized on his playmaking skills, combining for three goals and seven points. On Wednesday, Coyle doubled his points total for the season and now has eight points (one goal and seven assists) through 10 games. He will aim to get on the score sheet in consecutive games for only the second time this season when the Blue Jackets face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.

Oct 30

Erik Gudbranson • D • Blue Jackets

Erik Gudbranson Remains Out Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (hip) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. He exited the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres after experiencing hip soreness during warmups. Gudbranson also recently missed time because of a lower-body injury and has made only four appearances this season. He has recorded five hits but no points. Jake Christiansen has entered the lineup as Gudbranson's replacement. He has gone scoreless in five outings this season, posting four hits.

Oct 29

Miles Wood • LW • Blue Jackets

Miles Wood Exits Early With Face Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (face) was forced to make an early exit against the New Jersey Devils on Monday after taking a stick to the face. He logged only 1:17 of ice time before Dougie Hamilton's stick caught Wood and left him bleeding. Hamilton received a four-minute penalty for high-sticking. Wood has begun his first season in Columbus and boasts one goal with four shots and two hits through three games. If Wood needs to take some time off following Monday's incident, Yegor Chinakhov may get an opportunity to play on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche.

Oct 14

Erik Gudbranson • D • Blue Jackets

Erik Gudbranson Sustains Upper-Body Injury Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (upper body) is being evaluated after leaving Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild early, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Gudbranson exited Saturday's impressive 7-4 win in the third period, finishing the contest with one block, one hit, and four penalty minutes. Columbus will mainly miss Gudbranson's physical presence if he needs to sit out some games. Jake Christiansen, who has been a healthy scratch at the start of the season, could be inserted into the lineup as Gudbranson's replacement. Christiansen has only recorded 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in 112 career games and can be left on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.

Oct 12

Yegor Chinakhov • RW • Blue Jackets

Yegor Chinakhov Scratched for Season Opener

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov will be in the press box on Thursday when the team begins its 2025-26 season with a road contest against the Nashville Predators. After requesting a trade during the offseason, it seems Chinakhov isn't part of the team's plans. However, Columbus has yet to find a suitable deal, leaving the Russian forward in limbo. Chinakhov played in 30 games last term, posting seven goals and 15 points. These may end up being his final appearances for the team. With Chinakhov seemingly in head coach Dave Evason's doghouse, Cole Sillinger has gotten an opportunity to start the season in a top-six role.

Oct 9

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